Devoxx UK | The Developer Community Conference | 6th - 7th May, 2026

Software development is evolving at lightning speed – and so are the challenges we face.

New technologies, growing complexities, and the pressure to deliver while staying ahead of the game can feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to do it alone.

Join us at Devoxx UK for two action-packed days of learning, exploration, and connection with expert practitioners from around the world. With over 100 sessions to choose from, you’ll gain practical insights and strategies to tackle today’s toughest challenges—and prepare for what’s coming next.

Expect a dynamic mix of in-depth talks, hands-on workshops, and unique experiences—from interactive sessions to evening socials and unexpected moments of delight. Whether you’re a developer, architect, or technical leader, Devoxx UK aims to inspire you, equip you with new skills and perspectives, and plug you into a vibrant support community.

2 Days
100+ Sessions
World Class Speakers
Hands-on Labs
Evening Socials

CONTENT

Expect a diverse range of sessions covering the full spectrum of modern software development — from inspiring keynotes and in-depth technical talks to real-world case studies, hands-on labs, and forward-thinking practices.

All content is sourced through an open Call for Papers (CFP), reviewed by a team of independent experts alongside a dedicated community panel to ensure a balanced and high-quality programme.

The CFP runs from 1st December to 9th January. If you have a session idea that would inspire or benefit the Devoxx UK audience, we encourage you to submit it.

Selected speakers will be notified later in January.

TRACKS

Immediate, actionable knowledge for developers NOW, alongside forward-looking EDGE insights for tomorrow’s challenges.

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NOW:

The language that runs the world. Java language, frameworks, libraries, tooling & the ever-evolving JVM ecosystem.

EDGE:

Imagining where the future Java might be in the next decade and beyond.

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NOW:
Designing systems at every scale, from monoliths to multi-agent models, with the tools, techniques, and best practices for today’s developer.

EDGE:
As software evolves beyond human patterns, how will architecture and systems thinking adapt, and are there practices we should try to preserve moving into the future?

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NOW:
Craft, test, secure, ship (hopefully in that order). CI/CD, tooling, defensive engineering, AI-augmented development.

EDGE:
How will practices evolve, and what does it mean in a world of autonomous systems? Will developer craft still play a role? Does code even matter?

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NOW:
Dev wellness, leadership, team dynamics, inclusion, and the human side of software, including accessibility and design thinking.

EDGE:
Can AI truly be part of the team? As routine tasks fade, will creativity grow? How will organisations support leadership and learning in human–AI structures?

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NOW:
Scaling data systems for high load, real-time analytics, using Machine Learning, and building LLM models

EDGE:
Exploring the future of data engineering and next-generation analytics.

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NOW:
JVM, functional, web, mobile & emerging languages. Tools, libraries and practices

EDGE:
How will languages fit into the future of programming, or vanish in a post-language era?

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NOW:
From DevOps, build pipelines, observability & orchestration through to no-code, agentic workflows & intuitive tools.

EDGE:
Will we evolve beyond pipelines? How will deployment, resilience, and operations transform in a world of autonomous, self-running systems?

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NOW:
Weird, wild, and wonderfully cutting-edge, indie projects, quantum hacks, robotics, cybernetics, the bleeding edge of curiosity, and sheer geeky fun.

EDGE:
Imagining a future where science fiction edges closer to reality, and things get even geekier. Think self-evolving machines, bio-inspired runtimes, undiscovered physics, and so much more.